Snyder said the team made the move with an eye toward bringing a Super Bowl to the area.

"I think this region, not only this town, this region deserves a Super Bowl. It ought to be here, it would be a fantastic accomplishment," Snyder said. "It's the biggest sporting event in the globe. It's the nation's capital, it's a no-brainer."

No timeline for the plans' approval has been set, Snyder said.

Team spokesman Tony Wyllie told USA TODAY Sports no further details were available at this time.